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About WNED-TV

WNED-TV consistently ranks among the most-watched U.S. public television stations in prime time. Our popular line-up draws from PBS and various other sources, including the BBC and American Public Television. As a leading producer of single-topic documentaries, our national and regional broadcasts have been seen by millions of people across the continent, stimulating cultural and heritage tourism to the Buffalo/Niagara/Toronto region.

ThinkBright and Well/WORLD TV continues its commitment to quality health and wellness programming. Also in the mix are outstanding news and information shows as well as independent films with a global perspective.

About WBFO-FM 88.7

WBFO-FM 88.7 has the largest radio newsroom staff in the Buffalo/Niagara region. In addition to extensive local and regional journalism, WBFO also features the best of public radio from NPR, PRI, the BBC and American Public Media.

WBFO-FM 88.7 Productions

About Classical 94.5 WNED

Classical 94.5 WNED is a robust full-time service that provides the best of our regional, national, and international classical music scene. Some of public radio’s most knowledgeable announcers curate programming from a music library boasting more than 32,000 CDs.

ThinkBright is the education and outreach arm of WNED | WBFO. This department creates educational materials related to WNED-TV productions, distributes materials to educators and organizations in Western New York, coordinates PBS TeacherLine NY and promotes English and math literacy throughout our community.

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Major Giving Clubs

WNED|WBFO operates with the support of our members, who are truly the backbone of the organization. They provide many of the resources needed to cover basic expenses -- everything from our electric bill to our PBS dues. Although a membership costs as little as $35, some members have the capability and interest to do more for public broadcasting in Western New York and Southern Ontario. Donors who make an annual contribution of at least $300 provide the support WNED|WBFO needs to go beyond day-to-day operations and plan for the future.

These members are enrolled in one of the following Major Giving Clubs

Founder’s Society

Individuals who make an annual combined gift of $300 - $999 become members of the WNED|WBFO Founder’s Society.

Founder’s Society Membership Benefits:

WNED|WBFO Member Card

Invitation to 2 semi-annual donor events

Quarterly Society Briefings newsletter

Personal attention to your membership needs, with direct access to the director.

Leadership Circle

Individuals who make an annual combined gift of $1,000 - $2,499 become members of the WNED|WBFO Leadership Circle.

Leadership Circle Membership Benefits:

WNED|WBFO Member Card

Quarterly Society Briefings newsletter

Window decal for your vehicle

Station Tours upon request

Invitation to donor appreciation lunches

Access to WNED TV Lending Library

Invitation to 3 “members-only” events

Personal attention to your membership needs, with direct access to the director

Benefactor's Society

Individuals who make an annual combined gift of $2,500 - $4,999 become members of the WNED|WBFO Benefactor's Society.

Benefactor's Society Membership Benefits:

WNED|WBFO Member Card

Quarterly Society Briefings newsletter

Invitation to 3 “members-only” events

Window decal for your car

Station Tours upon request

Invitation to donor appreciation lunches

Access to WNED TV Lending Library

Invitation to Classical 94.5 WNED library lunches with radio hosts and president Donald Boswell

Invitation to sit in live studio audience for televised election debates.

Personal attention to your membership needs, with direct access to the director

President’s Council

Individuals who make an annual combined gift of $5,000 or more become members of the WNED|WBFO President's Council.

The President’s Council members have made WNED|WBFO a top priority in their philanthropy. They are invested stakeholders whose level of commitment is extraordinary and whose gifts make a dramatic impact on WNEDWBFO operations.

President’s Council Membership Benefits:

WNED|WBFO Member Card

Quarterly Society Briefings newsletter

Invitation to 3 “members-only” events

Window decal for your car

Station Tours upon request

Invitation to donor appreciation lunches

Access to WNED TV Lending Library

Invitation to Classical 94.5 WNED library lunches with radio hosts and president Donald Boswell

Invitation to sit in live studio audience for televised election debates.

Annual Dinner with WNED President

Invitation to all WNED Preview Events

Lunch with WNED radio personality upon request

A day on the set of a local WNED-TV production upon request

Personal attention to your membership needs, with direct access to the director

For a contribution of $300 or more, you can join a growing list of leaders who make a significant difference. Your gift will help WNED produce, acquire and broadcast programs that enrich you personally as well as our entire community.

For more information about becoming a member of a WNED|WBFO Major Giving Club contact:

Colleen Miller, Director of Major & Planned Giving Programs 716-845-7031
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WNED ǀ WBFO is a trusted public media resource that enriches its audiences by providing educational, entertaining programming and services, as well as engaging the Western New York and Southern Ontario communities through cultural and civic involvement.